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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 227.88, 313.78 and 222.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 227.88, 313.78 and 222.77 is: 306.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    227.88 : 313.78 = 222.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    227.88/313.78 = 222.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    227.88x = 313.78 × 222.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    227.88x = 69,900.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,900.77/227.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 306.74

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